Who were the American Masters and how did history influence their texts?
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Learning Logs: Update every day with homework, reminders, and essential questions.
T ORT- Vocabulary Quiz
10 min to study
Teacher collects flashcards
Reading Circles
On Card: Pages/Chapters will read by next Friday.
On Binder Paper: Discuss the book so far. On a piece of binder paper, each member should complete the following:
Title, Author,Genre, Pages Read This Week (Chapter 1, p1-25 etc.)
Describe a certain part of the story that should not be overlooked.
Describe a favorite part from this section of reading.
Describe a part that might suggest the author's world view (the authors beliefs about something).
Describe your least favorite character and what he/she does that causes you to feel so
Choose a quote/passage. Copy it in quotation marks, include the page #. Respond to the passage: What do you notice? What stands out? Why is this passage significant to you?
Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...
- analyze American Masters as evidenced by reading and annotating texts for literary elements and poetic devices and writing comparisons.
- analyze new vocabulary as evidenced by practice exercise, making flashcards and taking a quiz.
Homework Due Today:Homework:
Important Deadlines/Reminders:Essential Questions:
- Who were the American Masters and how did history influence their texts?
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